- Apr 21, 2015
- 12
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Warsaw
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 07-10-2016
- AOR Received.
- 03-11-2016, AOR2 24-11-2016
- File Transfer...
- 15-11-2016
- Med's Done....
- upfront (03-06-2016)
- Interview........
- waived
- Passport Req..
- 16-03-2017
- VISA ISSUED...
- 24-03-2017
- LANDED..........
- 11-04-2017
I am wondering: I know that, officially, common law and marriage status are considered, for immigration, as equal, but I would like to ask if anyone knows whether there is, in practice, preference given to married as opposed to common law married couples? in other words, say, if there are two couples and have the same amount and kind of evidence for their relationship, but one is married and the other common law, will the married couple get preference over common law? My BF and I have been in a common law relationship for almost 2 years now and are getting ready to apply for PR for me (he's Canadian and will sponsor me), and we really really want to stay together, we are trying for a baby etc. But I am suddenly in doubt as to whether it will somehow diminish our chances if we stay common law? Also, it might look suspicious for CIC if we now get married and apply, like, a month later, I guess. Anyways, does anyone know if there is a practical preference? Also, what happens if, god forbid, your application is rejected: does that ban you from applying for residency again?